AIM:To assess the clinical effect on improvement of posterior chamber intraocular lens(IOL)implantation with transscleral suture fixation.

METHODS: Totally 82 cases were divided into two groups, one group with non-sclera flap and the pars plana location for IOL transscleral fixation of suture ends were buried into the sclera, the other group with sclera flap and the ciliary sulcus location for IOL transscleral fixation. The operation time, visual acuity and postoperative complications were compared.

RESULTS: There was significant difference in operation time between two groups. There was no significant difference in visual acuity. No cases of suture erosion, postoperative endophthalmitis, retinal detachment. Pupillary capture of the IOL optic occurred more frequently in the ciliary sulcus group with sclera flap.

CONCLUSION: Improvement of posterior chamber IOL implantation with transscleral suture fixation is a safe and effective and simple method for correction of eyes in the absence of adequate posterior capsular support.